By What Length Will a Slab of Concrete That Is

question 108

Multiple Choice

By what length will a slab of concrete that is originally 18 m long contract when the temperature drops from 24°C to -16°C? The coefficient of linear thermal expansion for this concrete is 1.0 × 10^-5 K^-1.

• A)0.50 cm
• B)0.72 cm
• C)1.2 cm
• D)1.5 cm

---

Definitions:

Book Value

The value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking into account the cost of the asset minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Fixed Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that remain relatively constant regardless of the level of production, such as rent, utilities, and salaries of managers.

Incremental Analysis

A decision-making process used to determine the financial impact of different choices by comparing their costs and benefits.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production levels, including utilities and indirect materials.